Linux POS Software

When it comes to choosing the right Linux POS software for your business, it’s important that you know what the advantages and disadvantages of Linux-based ones are. This is because there are so many different ones that you can now choose from. But first let us give you a brief explanation of what POS software is and why it is essential if you own any type of retail business.

Retailers use POS (point of sale software) so they can calculate the sales they make and it helps them operate the draw at the ATM. Throughout the day, the software can add up the sales made to provide a total for the business owner. You can also determine exactly how much of the sales is state sales tax, and will also tell the assistant how much change to provide the customer. Also, throughout the day, it will adjust the inventory the store has and remove the amount each time a particular item is sold.

Although there are a number of advantages to using a Linux-based POS software program, there are also disadvantages. Next, we will see what some of these are.

Advantages

1. When the Linux-based system has been set up correctly, you will find that it will continue to run until the hardware inside the computer fails or you decide to shut down the system.

2. Compared to Windows, the chances of you getting any kind of problem or failure related to viruses or bugs that can access the system are greatly reduced.

3. Since the Linux source code is actually freely available, this can be extremely useful, especially when looking to customize the system you are using and also to help deal with and resolve any technical issues that may occur.

Disadvantages

1. Unfortunately, the actual types of POS software available can be very limited, but this all depends on exactly what type of retail business the person owns. So because of this, the person may find that they are actually giving up some very nice features that come with the Windows operating versions of these software programs.

2. You may find that the other types of retail software programs and applications you currently use in your business won’t work alongside Linux. Therefore, it is important before you go ahead with purchasing a Linux POS software that you thoroughly check that all other applications you are using work alongside it.

3. The other big drawback you will have if you choose to use a system based on Linux POS software is that very few computer technicians actually know how this system works. This could leave you with a whole host of problems if you can’t find someone close to where your business is located to rectify problems when they arise.